Shen Ye understood Father Su’s meaning perfectly well, so he continued, "Sir, I love her not because she is the Eldest Miss Su, and not because of any status she holds. I love her for who she is, and that is all. In my heart, Su Li is one of a kind, the only person who fills my entire world. Even if she had no family background at all, my feelings for her would not change in the slightest."
He paused for a moment, his gaze growing more sincere. "I have never felt that the Shen Family is superior to yours. Family status is merely an external label. To me, there is no hierarchy between two people who truly love each other. Furthermore, please rest assured that I have no interest in how you distribute the Su family assets. It would be impossible for me to covet your wealth; the education I received and the principles by which I live do not allow for such thoughts."
Shen Ye straightened his posture, his tone neither servile nor overbearing. "Your family certainly has a profound foundation and a legacy others could never reach, but the Shen Family is far from needing to covet anyone else’s wealth. Everything the Shen Family has achieved today is the result of generations of struggle and persistence. My only pursuit is to be with Su Li, to build our life together, and to ensure she remains happy and carefree. That is what matters most to me. So, please, trust in my sincerity and believe that I will make Su Li happy."
Chapter 228